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Old 11-23-2010, 06:16 PM
novipilot novipilot is offline
 
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Default Anyone use ATS tools?

There is a local place that sells aircraft tools which is local to Michigan and some people here swear by them. Prices for their own branded tools are very reasonable. Thought I'd try a couple of their tools like a rivet gun to practice on before committing to an RV. Anyone have an opinion on Aircraft Tool and Supply located in Oscoda, MI?
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Old 11-23-2010, 07:23 PM
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I'm from that area and used to buy from them a bit, but not for quite a few years. Some tools were good, but cutting tools were poor. Same goes for dimple sets, etc. Their branded clecos used to pop right out of the hole because the "nub" was stamped china style. Most of the mechanics I know gravitated over to US Industrial. Pricier but way better. I've only gotten a couple things from Avery, but they've been quite good.
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Old 11-23-2010, 07:51 PM
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Default I have some of their items

I have two of their ATS Pro 3X rivet guns. They work well for me. I have never had an issue with them.

I also bought a hand seamer, and other items from them. I misplaced the seamer, and bought another one from another retailer. I later found the seamer from ATS, it was the exact same seamer, and was significantly cheaper than the second pair I bought.
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Old 11-23-2010, 08:28 PM
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Default Back in the early 80's

I bought several tools from ATS in the 1980's. As I remember none of the tools held up and I never went back. In all fairness. That was then and this is now. Maybe they have learned that to keep their customers, they needed to sell better quality tools.

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Old 11-24-2010, 04:27 AM
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I recently bought a set of their cylinder base wrenches to re-assemble my Lycoming type engine. The heads were too big and thick, and the necks too thick as well. I ended up having to grind them a lot, then re-paint them. Kinda reminded me of Harbor Freight junk.
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Old 11-26-2010, 09:03 PM
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I just bought my second riveting gun from ATS and have been happy with their products and prices.
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